How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL043 - The corrective/preventive action &1 must be assigned to an audit question

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The corrective/preventive action &1 must be assigned to an audit question

What causes this issue?

The corrective/preventive action &V1& does not relate to a question
list item of an audit.

System Response

The required action will not be executed.

How to fix this error?

Assign the corrective/preventive action to an audit question.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL043 - The corrective/preventive action &1 must be assigned to an audit question ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL043 indicates that a corrective or preventive action (CAPA) is not assigned to an audit question in the context of audit management within the SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to finalize or process an audit and the system requires that each audit question has an associated corrective or preventive action.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the corrective or preventive action has not been linked to the specific audit question.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the audit process, if the user fails to complete the necessary fields or steps to associate actions with audit questions, this error can occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the audit management module that require certain actions to be linked to questions, and these settings may not be properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Check Audit Questions: Review the audit questions in the audit document to identify which question is missing the corrective or preventive action.
  Assign Corrective/Preventive Action:
  
  Navigate to the audit question that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a corrective or preventive action is created and properly assigned to the audit question.
  You can usually do this by editing the audit question and selecting the appropriate action from a list or creating a new one if necessary.
  
  
  Save Changes: After assigning the corrective or preventive action, save your changes and try to process the audit again.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the audit management module to ensure that the requirements for linking actions to questions are correctly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for audit management for detailed instructions on managing audit questions and corrective actions.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create and assign corrective actions within the audit management module.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with the audit management process in SAP, consider seeking training or support from your SAP administrator or a consultant who specializes in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_AUDIT_APPL043 error and successfully complete your audit process.